Final Fantasy VII Rebirth vs Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
A sprawling open-world sequel vs. a focused remake — both reward series commitment but demand very different time slots.
Updated 16d ago
Despite a bare-minimum PC port, FF7 Rebirth's 100-hour follow-up to Remake holds its own — Queen's Blood alone could eat 20 hours.
For fans of Kiryu's saga — Kiwami 3 is the definitive Y3 remake, but newcomers should start with Y0 or Like a Dragon.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties |
|---|---|---|
| Value Final Fantasy VII Rebirth wins on value | ||
| Price now | $19.99 −60% · Steam | $35.39 −41% · Fanatical |
| All-time low | $19.99 | $35.39 |
| Cost / hour | $0.41/hr $19.99 · 48 h main story | $2.44/hr $35.39 · 15 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low vs $19.99 low | At its low low was Aug 2026 |
| Main story | 48 h | 15 h |
| Health Too close to call | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 34k reviews | 62% 3k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 67% 984 votes · vs 75% lifetime · souring | 72% 72 votes · vs 62% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 7,606 Jul 2026 · ↑ 0% MoM | 468 Jul 2026 · ↓ 20% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 6% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 36,077 Jan 2025 · now at 21% | 8,263 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 2 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Emotionally gripping story and refined combat system keep players invested across multiple playthroughs.
Excessive open-world padding, minigames, and collectibles bloat the experience, even for devoted fans.
from our May 2026 verdict
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Combat updates feel incomplete and story changes frustrate long-time fans, while technical issues like poor performance and casting mar the experience.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Final Fantasy VII Rebirth if
- You have 100+ hours to spend on one game.
- You finished FF7 Remake and want the next chapter.
- You love mini-games like Queen's Blood and chocobo racing.
Pick Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties if
- You've played Yakuza 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2 already.
- You want a tighter, story-focused action game under 60 hours.
- You're okay with a lower Metacritic score for series closure.
Bottom line
Choose Rebirth if you're deep in the FF7 remake arc; pick Kiwami 3 only if you've completed the preceding Yakuza games.
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